This panel discussion brings together four successful female entrepreneurs in the beauty industry. The panelists will discuss their experiences as founders, the challenges they have faced, and the lessons they have learned along the way.
The panelists are all leaders in the beauty industry and have each founded their own successful brands. They will share their personal stories and insights, discussing topics such as the importance of female representation in the industry, the challenges of starting and growing a beauty brand, and the impact of social media on the industry.
During the event, audience members can engage with the panelists and ask questions. The panelists will also offer advice and guidance for aspiring entrepreneurs interested in starting their own beauty brands.
This event promises to be an inspiring and insightful meeting, highlighting the achievements and experiences of successful women in the beauty industry.
PANELISTS
Angela Ubias, Common Heir
Robyn-Melissa Watkins, Holistic Beauty Group
Stephanie Ross Leshney, Dabble & Dollop
Ameann De John, Clarisma Beauty
DATE & TIME
Tuesday, May 9, 2023
5:00pm - 8:00pm
LOCATION
Le Merigot Hotel
1740 Ocean Avenue
Santa Monica, California, 90401
valet parking available
includes complimentary wine & hors d'oeuvres
SOLD OUT
ADVANCE TICKETS – BEFORE 5/5
price increases on 5/5 at 10pm!!
member pricing: $88 before 5/5
non-member pricing: $98 before 5/5
SOLD OUT
LATE TICKETS – AFTER 5/5
member pricing: $98 after 5/5
non-member pricing: $108 after 5/5
GIFT BASKET RAFFLE
Gift baskets will be raffled to raise money in support of our charity partners.
PANELIST BIO'S
Angela Ubias
Co-founder, Chief Product Officer, Common Heir
After nearly a decade working in clean beauty product development, building one of the original clean beauty labs and over 50 iconic brands in the process, there’s a strong chance something Angela Ubias formulated is in your bathroom or boudoir right now. To Angela, beauty is tradition: the Sunday morning rituals her grandmother passed down to her, a deep love of beauty she's sharing with her nieces today, and skincare to indulge in and build rituals around in your own home.
These love notes are what inspired the creation of Common Heir---a hyper-sustainable, luxury beauty brand that's inclusive by design. We create innovative, award-winning skincare for ALL, not just some.
Robyn-Melissa Watkins
Founder & Head of Product Development, Holistic Beauty Group
Robyn Watkins is the founder and CEO of Holistic Beauty Group, a leading product development consultancy specializing in inclusive clean beauty and wellness that has provided product development expertise for leading and emerging brands like Pattern Beauty, Sagely Naturals, Oui the People, and Versed Skin. As a product development thought leader, Robyn has been a driving force behind the industry’s trend towards clean, conscious and mission-aligned products for nearly two decades. She has created product innovations for industry giants like Estee Lauder, Smashbox and Arbonne, where she helmed the brand’s ingredient policy committee. In her work at Holistic Beauty Group, Robyn specializes in helping brands develop differentiated products that align with their values and core mission. With hundreds of consumer product launches under her belt, Robyn remains passionate about moving the beauty and wellness industry forward towards a more holistic, inclusive and sustainable future.
Stephanie Ross Leshney
President, Dabble & Dollop
Stephanie Ross Leshney founded the children’s bath-time brand, Dabble & Dollop in the Fall of 2019. The company launched the first ever mixable bath products for children, allowing children to create over 250+ unique shampoo, bubble bath and body wash recipes by blending the various scents and textures together. In 2022, the company launched its infant offering, Dabble Ducky, which is not only suitable for infants, but also children with eczema and dry/irritated skin types. Today, the product line also includes mixable bath bombs, mixable handwashes and conditioners. Dabble & Dollop has been featured in numerous publications including Forbes, USA Today and The New Yorker, and was named by Parents Magazine “Best 3-in1 Shampoo” in 2022 and in 2023 was just named “Best Baby Shampoo” by Babylist.
Ameann DeJohn
Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder, CLARISMA BEAUTY
Known for her ability to communicate ideas clearly, Ameann intuitively understands the needs of her team, vendors, and ultimately her customers, and satisfies them as such. Effectiveness in project and time management, innovation, and an appetite for new challenges and opportunities are trademarks of her entrepreneurial style. Ameann has been featured at national personal care conferences and beauty industry events, held training seminars and has been featured on many major television networks providing commentary, business advice, and educational services. Ameann has been in the beauty industry for over 20 years and has focused on sales, marketing, product development, and distribution for many brands.
OUR SPONSORS
Thank you to our event sponsors!
